Tethered or untethered cables: which is best?
If you’ve just made the switch to a green machine, how to charge it will be your next consideration. A home EV charge point is the easiest and cheapest way to keep your EV…
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The expansion of ULEZ in London: The good, the bad, and the EVs
As the news of London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s expansion of the contentious ULEZ broke this week, it left many up in arms: from local people to campaigners on both sides of the debate, scientists…
Are all Type 2 charging cables the same?
Are you the proud owner of a brand-new green machine? Switching to an EV is increasingly popular in the UK, with an estimated 660,000 electric cars on the road in the UK and 445,000…
Driving the Future: smart #1 with Electric Prowess for Sustainable Mobility
In the ever-evolving landscape of the automotive industry, a powerful alliance has emerged, paving the way for a sustainable future of mobility. The fusion of new smart #1 models with the prowess of electric…
How to buy the correct charging cable for your EV
If you are new to the world of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles), you can be forgiven for finding it all a bit complicated. How do you know if you need a Type 2, 3-pin…
Is It Cheaper to Charge Your Electric Car at Night?
Are you an electric vehicle owner looking for cost-effective ways to charge your car? Have you considered the benefits of charging your EV at night? Nighttime charging can not only save you money on…
Own an electric car? Why you should switch to Octopus Energy to save £££
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The best plug-in hybrid or fully- electric cars available with Motability 2023
As the green revolution continues, the rise of plug-in hybrid and full-electric vehicles looks unstoppable. As reported by Zap-Map, there are a staggering 690,000 fully electric and 460,000 plug-in hybrids now on UK roads…
Why is my electric car charging slowly?
Slow charging can be annoying for electric car owners. It can slow your day down, alter existing plans, and add to your list of headaches. So why does it happen? Read on to find…
Alternatives to Electric Charging Stations
As reported by the RAC, the run-up to Christmas 2022 perfectly demonstrates the supply and demand issues with motorway EV charging stations.
Experts predicted that frantic Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of December would be the busiest days for families travelling- with a predicted 7.9 million journeys on these days alone, and a further 11.7 million expected between Monday 19th of December and Christmas Eve.
However, will all of this extra traffic on the roads and the increasing uptake of EVs, will there be enough charge points for drivers travelling cross-country?
Unfortunately, it seems not.
